Location: Judicial Center, Room 314, 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, Virginia 20110
Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays
The Circuit Court Clerk's Civil Office (Room 314) handles divorce suits.
General Information
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To obtain a divorce in Virginia, you or your spouse must be a resident of Virginia for a minimum of six months prior to filing for a divorce, Virginia Code § 20.97. |
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If there are no children from the marriage, you must be separated for a minimum of six months and have a written property settlement agreement before you file for a divorce, Virginia Code § 20.91. |
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If there are children from the marriage, you must be separated a minimum of one year before you file for a divorce, Virginia Code § 20.91. |
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In Virginia, Separation Agreements are filed only AFTER a divorce case has been filed with the Court. |
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The information provided herein is not intended to be legal advice, and you should not rely on it as such. |
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You are strongly encouraged to hire an attorney. |
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If you choose to represent yourself (pro se), you will be expected to follow the same procedures as an attorney. |
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Please remember the Clerk’s Office staff and the judicial law clerks are unable to give legal advice. They cannot assist you by answering legal questions or questions regarding any forms, etc. They are prohibited by state law from giving you legal advice or assistance. Please do not ask them. |
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For more information, or for answers to specific questions, please contact an attorney. |
Brochures
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See Section III - Domestic Relations Practice Guidelines, Timesaver Guidelines, Prince William Bar Association |
Forms
Note: A completed State Vital Statistics VS-4 form, revised July 2004, must be filed with the Final Order of Divorce. The VS-4 form is available in the Clerk’s Office. All information must put on the original form and must be typed or printed in black ink only.
Fees
| Filing fee |
$84.00 plus applicable Service fee by a Virginia Sheriff, Virginia Code § 17.1-272. |
| Service fee |
$12.00 each person, per document served. Make check payable to "Clerk of Circuit Court." |
| Commissioner in Chancery fee |
$125.00 |
| Court Reporter/Stenographer fee |
$95.00 (Minimum) |
| Ore Hearing before a Judge fee |
No additional costs |
Copies of Orders and Pleadings
A copy of the final decree of divorce will be sent to each of the attorneys for the parties after the judge signs it. Additional copies of decrees or copies of pleadings may be requested in person or in writing.
The fee for copies is 50¢ per page. There is an additional $2.00 fee for certifying a copy of a document. Requests for copies sent by mail must be accompanied by check or money order covering the cost of the copies. Checks should be made payable to "Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk." The mailing address is Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, Room 314, 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110.
Links
Please notify the Circuit Court Clerk's Office by e-mail if you find that any of the links on this page do not work.
